It's 7pm, I'm leaving the next morning on an overnight business trip and I've decided that I need a…read morenew suitcase...now. Mission Impossible? That's what I thought until a friend steered me in the direction of perhaps the most bizzarrely named baggage boutique in the world -- Autruche (aka Ostrich). From the outside, this place seemed like just one of those cheap baggage joints with goods that break as soon as they touch the ground, but they actually have a really nice selection of models from brands like Samsonite, Mandarina Duck. Even though they were closing soon the owner was incredibly helpful and attentive, weighing the pros and cons of various models with me. Then out of the blue my very bold friend asked if they could do any better on the bronze-colored, Samsonite 4-wheeler that had caught my eye, and the women said, "sure, I'll knock off 30%!" I was floored. I never do that kind of thing for fear of being flat-out ridiculous but my friend does and sometimes it totally works. Like at Autruche. Amazing!

During the second stop (Amsterdam) in our mini-European excursion, my wife realized that she should…read morehave brought a bigger luggage to accommodate the shopping that we would do. Ironically, her current luggage was on it's last legs; therefore, she could justify making the purchase. While doing some browsing in Italy, we came across Rayon d 'Or. Being that they had a sale on pretty much all luggage, we decided to see what they had to offer. After five minutes of navigating the crowded establishment, my wife spotted a beautiful lightweight clay colored (I literally want to wrap my car in this color) Delsey Paris hardside luggage with built in USB charging ports & TSA-approved lock. While looking at it, a friendly employee who I assume was the manager, came over to show us the features of the luggage and confirm that purchasing it was a good decision. Roughly 30 minutes later (they were fairly busy), my wife was walking out of the store with a luggage that she paid $239 for (it was originally listed at $299). On a different note, if anyone in the United States were to ask me for a perfect example of great international customer service, I would refer them to Rayon d' Or. Although the store was busy, all of the staff were attentive to customers and moved with a sense of urgency. If you're in Paris and need to purchase luggage, I highly recommend visiting this store!

There is a dazzling selection of all kinds of luggage and luggage related gear at this - one of…read morethree in Paris locations for this company - place. My particular need was a luggage cover for my backpack, which I am using more and more as my checked piece and while the selection is limited for a luggage cover, the price wasn't too bad and the staff was really helpful. In and out pretty quickly, even with a lot of people in the store.

A friend had recently pretty much destroyed her luggage on the way back from Thailand and I knew…read moreshe still needed to get back to the States. And that's when all the advertising that Rayon D'Or does came into play. They absolutely drown the Metro in ads so that when someone thinks "I need some luggage" they think, "Oh yeah, that place I saw in the Metro." Sure enough, Rayon D'Or has some super cheap pieces to lure you in, but they also are fully stocked with the very best in Samsonite, etc. Easy to find a mid-range piece, which is what I wanted, and fast service. In and out, on a Saturday morning. Can't complain.

Bought a new purse while shopping here. The customer service was great, with no pressure to buy…read more Appreciated that the sales associates explained the brand and French heritage to those not as familiar like me. They gifted a scarf with my purse, wrapped it up with a poncho because it was a rainy day, and gave me a paper copy of the VAT tax information (important because at the airport they only accepted paper, not digital). Great experience. The brand is expensive, but the craftsmanship appears to be there.

I can't say enough good things about Moynat and Lisa at the rue Saint-Honore store! The space…read moreitself is beautiful, simple, and has the best color scheme. It's just a really pleasant place to walk around, and it doesn't feel stuffy or unapproachable at all. On top of that, it's not crowded, which was a nice change of pace compared to many of the high-end designer stores in Paris. While I was there, only a couple of other parties of shoppers came in. Lisa helped me, and she was amazing. Very knowledgeable about Moynat, and extremely kind and personable. I knew which bag I wanted, and she immediately showed it to me. After that, she moved quickly though taking my payment and preparing my tax-free documents. I can't wait to return to Moynat and buy another bag. This is quite possibly the best luxury store experience I've ever had, all around the world.

This store is a real French women's hat and Accesories store. Many French hats , scarfs, purses,…read morewallets and types of gloves. The owner was super sweet and spoke good English. It's not on a Main Street but on a popular street. We bought my wife a very nice leather purse and beautiful cashmere sweater . She was very helpful and knew her store well. Next we're in Paris we'll be visiting this store for sure.

An amazing find, the only leather goods store on Rue Saint Honore with reasonable prices. Found…read moreperfect gifts to bring back to states including a fun leather dog purse which resembled our family dog (less than 100 Euros!). Staff very cordial.

I was in Paris for a couple of hot summer days fresh off a stop at Angelina's for their Mont Blanc…read morewhen I walked into Rimowa fully influenced. Between the campaign with Rosé and Jay Chou and the realization that my $29 Costco carry-on from 2016 had officially done its time, it felt like the right moment for an upgrade. The experience in-store was exactly what you'd hope for at this level. Joey helped me through everything, breaking down the differences between the Essential (polycarbonate), Classic, and Original Cabin in a way that was clear and not pushy. Honestly, she reminded me of my aunt back in her 20s-30s working at Levi's and Esprit during Hong Kong's late 80s/early 90s heyday. . cool, stylish, and knew her craft. I actually came back the next day to make the purchase, which says a lot. Ended up going with the Original Cabin, and no regrets. Took it straight into real-world testing: rolled it through the Paris Metro back to Bastille with zero issues. Flew out of Barcelona later and had no issues with the tax-free process either. A few scuffs now, but honestly that's part of the story. It's not meant to stay pristine forever; it's meant to travel. Plus, the lifetime warranty gives that extra peace of mind that this is truly a long-term investment piece. Bottom line: premium experience, thoughtful service, and a suitcase that actually lives up to the hype.

Being in the store made it easier to find the right luggage for me. The sales associate was so…read morepatient that it made a difference. I do like that the luggage's come with a monogrammed luggage tags. Looking forward to going back.

Let's talk about their product first which is: 1. Timeless…read more 2. Durable 3. Can be expensive Do not go if you are in a rush as you may have to wait in line

Patiently waiting in line and humming to the song Killing Me Softly With His Song by the Fugees. An…read morehour goes, and it's finally our turn. Before entering, make sure to come up with a game plan. Expect certain items and designs to be unavailable. However, it is unfortunate that the gatekeeper will not tell you which products are not in stock. Unless you know a plug, this is the risk and sacrifice you must make when shopping. We purchased a wallet for my dad. Although the color we bought wasn't our first choice, we were still satisfied. The personal staff was really friendly to us. I realized in Paris that if you cannot make up your mind, they will walk away. However, that was not the case here, which I appreciated. What's interesting about this boutique store is that it's their first location. It's where all the magic started. Also, for travelers from abroad, take advantage of the VAT refund, which can save you up to 12% of the total price. Make sure to double-check that the information is correct and set aside plenty of time before departure because the line for the VAT refund can be like standing in line at Goyard (again).